IELTS Writing – Who’s, Whose, Who, Whom, Its and It’s

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IELTS Writing – Who’s, Whose, Who, Whom, Its and It’s

In IELTS writing, good spelling and grammar go almost unnoticed but poor spelling and grammar are immediately apparent – especially to an IELTS examiner! Poor spelling and grammar detracts from the overall quality of a piece of IELTS writing. Repeated errors will result in lower band scores as it suggests; that you don’t know the correct way; or, that you are sloppy and pay little attention to detail. Remember that writing in the IELTS test is by hand – not a computer – so spelling and grammar check tools are not available to pick up a wrongly spelled word or incorrect … [Read more...]

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Knowledge of Prepositions Impresses IELTS Examiners

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Most teachers of English as a second or a foreign language consider prepositions as the most difficult to master. It is no wonder why only few books comprehensively discuss them. In this post, I will introduce you to a table of prepositions made by two experts of the field (Murcia and Freeman, 2010). This table will allow learners to familiarize these short yet controversial words in the English lexicon. It is impossible to memorize all their functions, so it is advisable that students get the real experience with these grammatical items through reading a wide range of text and observing … [Read more...]

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Better IELTS Writing: Mastering Articles for Higher IELTS Band Scores

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One of the most common mistakes in IELTS Writing is incorrect use of articles. Mastering the three articles in English will give your writing a band score boost. There are two categories of article: definite and indefinite. Definite Article – “the” The definite article ‘the’ is used to introduce a certain or particular noun. In short, the noun being talked about is familiar to both the speaker/writer and the listener/reader. See the example below: Susan:   Did you enjoy the party? Nina:     Yes, I did! In the example above, both Susan and Nina refer to a … [Read more...]

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How many English words do you need for the IELTS Test?

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Your performance in all aspects of the IELTS Test improves more with a broader vocabulary. You understand more and can express yourself better. Key attributes are required if you are to do well in the IELTS Test! It’s obvious really. Isn’t it? Here are some interesting statistical facts, which may surprise you: Just 10 words make up almost a quarter (23.7%) of the ink on any page. These are the repeated words like; a, the and of. 86,741 word families make up 100% of the ink on a page. I should add that there are more words in the English language, so there is a very, very small … [Read more...]

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7 Spelling Rules for IELTS Vocabulary

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Have you ever experienced a situation where you are stuck with the clock ticking because you can’t figure out how to spell a word? You wracked your brain yet nothing came out? This is a universal struggle of both native and non-native speakers of English, let alone IELTS Test candidates. Spelling Most people, in their lives, have experienced this inability to spell correctly. Even professional writers. Why should we spell correctly? Is it really important?      Read this passage: Aoccdrnig to rscheearch by the Lngiusiitc Dptanmeret at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it … [Read more...]

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IELTS Task 1 mistakes which annoy the examiner and lose you marks for grammar

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IELTS Test candidates seeking band score 7 or higher often lose marks needlessly by making elementary mistakes which annoy the examiner. In this short post I've included some examples for you, with the correct answers. You can find more IELTS Test grammar tips here. Can you correct the following? IELTS Task 1 Mistakes A singular noun/expression needs a singular verb: a) The pie diagram give information about tourists. b) The first chart illustrate c) The table below show the consumer durables d) Each durable have e) The process demonstrate f) This increase slightly … [Read more...]

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Writing Task for IELTS – Apostrophe Uses and Abuses

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Nothing grates more for an English grammarian than seeing an apostrophe used incorrectly – abused some would say! This small mark is often used in written English yet many still stumble on its correct use. Is it really necessary to know how to use it correctly? Rumours of its imminent demise are premature and it still forms an important part of English grammar, so - as well as other IELTS Test tips we provide - IELTS Test candidates wanting to get high band scores do need to learn correct usage for use in the writing tasks for IELTS. Even learned people sometimes omit it when it … [Read more...]

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How to get higher IELTS Band Scores using linking words and phrases

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Students are often disappointed with their IELTS score, wondering why after all the studying they’ve done, they did not receive the IELTS band score 7 they needed. Here’s where Pass IELTS Higher can help – by teaching you easy ways to improve your English techniques for the IELTS Test. 5 Reasons to use Linking in IELTS Writing and Speech One way to improve your IELTS band score is to use linking in your writing and speech. Here are 5 reasons why: Linking your ideas from sentence to sentence within each paragraph gives your writing a more complex and sophisticated feel to the … [Read more...]

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IELTS Task 2 – Obesity

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Here is another real example of a marked and corrected IELTS Task 2 essay question. I would like to thank the student, Sabina Khadka, for giving me permission to use it for the benefit of others visiting our website. Use our IELTS writing Essay Assessment Service if you would like to know how you are doing, too. The question and Sabina's unmarked response is presented and this is followed by our assessor's marked and corrected version. Question IELTS TASK TWO (40 MINS) (250 WORDS) In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are … [Read more...]

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IELTS Vocabulary Expansion – Adjectives and Synonyms

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Band scores in all aspects of the IELTS Test can be increased by demonstrating accurate usage of a broader vocabulary. I’ve mentioned before that one way to extend your vocabulary is to note and learn unfamiliar words together with synonyms and antonyms. You’ll recall that synonyms are words which are similar or have a related meaning to another word. Their use makes your speaking and writing much more interesting (especially to an IELTS examiner!) as they help you to avoid repeating the same words over and over and using overused words such as “like”. However, there is a … [Read more...]

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